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Posts by Olly Attfield-Tomes
An end to uncertainty? Only time will tell…
Chris Sharp, Chief Financial Officer of Intercity, one of the UK’s leading technology managed service providers, explores whether Rachel Reeves’ budget delivered the certainty the economy was searching for.
Plugging holes while questions linger
Claire Howarth, Director of leading professional services and accountancy group DJH, explains why the budget still left a lot of unanswered questions.
The Main Course: Serving up a slice of Italy in the heart of Gullane this Christmas
Gullane is known for golf, but only 100 yards from the championship course sits the place locals talk about at Christmas. Since 2015, The Main Course has built a strong reputation for Italian cooking shaped by Scottish produce, steady service and a festive atmosphere that suits groups, families and work nights out.
South West tops installations list as heat pumps meet just 5% of Government target, new data reveals
The South West is leading the way, alongside the South East, with 16,303 air-source heat pump installations completed since the launch of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) in April 2022.
Jerroms responds to Autumn Budget: What it means for Midlands SMEs
Following yesterday’s Autumn Budget announcement Jerroms, part of the Sumer Group, provides immediate expert commentary on the measures most likely to shape the outlook for small and medium-sized businesses across the Midlands.
Ditch text and email greetings and revert to handwritten Christmas Cards, urges leading handwriting expert
World leading graphologist Emma Bache has urged people to ditch text message, Whatsapp and email greetings this Christmas, pointing out that a traditional handwritten card does far more than deliver festive cheer.
Brand Champions scores senior hire, appointing ITV’s Rachel Baines
Brand Champions has appointed Rachel Baines, formerly of ITV, in a key leadership role as Client Engagement and New Business Lead of the marketing consultancy.
Sprout Christmas joy: Urban Farm-It’s Mushroom Growing Kits are the ultimate gift!
This Christmas, step up your gifting game with Urban Farm-It’s range of Mushroom Growing Kits, an innovative and thoughtful present that promises to delight food lovers, garden enthusiasts, and budding mycologists alike.
Shropshire therapist launches membership to help people with chronic pain
A Shropshire pain therapist has launched a new membership model to help people with persistent health conditions
Companies in the East Midlands can double donations to Rainbows for one week only
For the first week in December, companies in the East Midlands who donate to Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People will see their donation doubled.
Fresh team of apprentices make their mark at MM Packaging Deeside
MM Packaging Deeside has welcomed seven new apprentices to the business, underlying its commitment to training and development. The new intake will work in manufacturing, purchasing, design and origination.












